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jesse1343
Nov 20, 2019Aspirant
Extender Connecting to Wrong Network
I am trying to connect my extender to the proper network. The one my computer connects to. However when I follow the instructions on Connecting with WPS the extender connects to a network that isn't ...
jesse1343
Nov 20, 2019Aspirant
I know it can't just "magically connect". I know how to connect it to the network. It will connect to the router but it is connecting to a network that I don't have the password to because it's not one that is used. I dont know whether or not the one that I do use is a 2.4ghz or 5ghz network.. Where would I find this out at?
plemans
Nov 21, 2019Guru - Experienced User
jesse1343 wrote:I know it can't just "magically connect". I know how to connect it to the network. It will connect to the router but it is connecting to a network that I don't have the password to because it's not one that is used. I dont know whether or not the one that I do use is a 2.4ghz or 5ghz network.. Where would I find this out at?
I guess I'm a bit confused then. Your running a network that you don't have a password to because it isn't used. And you're not sure if your router supports 2.4ghz or 5ghz?
What router is it?
have you logged into the router and changed your ssid and password?
The extender you're trying to connect only supports the 2.4ghz band. If you're not using that band, why did you buy an extender that only works in 2.4ghz?